Historical Figures

Poniatowski Joseph-Antoine, prince (1763 -1813)

Poniatowski is the nephew of the king of Poland, divided between Austria, Prussia and Russia. After Napoleon's victory at Jena and Auerstedt, he took part in the Battle of Friedland and Dresden. He rebuilt the army of Poland and reconquered territories of his country. Faithful to Napoleon, he fought alongside him in Leipzig where he was made Marshal of France. He will obtain the command of the rear guard but he dies drowned during the retreat. Napoleon would gladly have made him King of Poland.